RAF Blenheim skins by watchdog22

[watchdog22]

I have done 2 repaints of Thicko's great Blenheim 1 and 4-1 in the colours worn for the campaign in Greece.

The MK I is from 211 SQN RAF in Greece late 1940.

The MK IV-1 is from 113 SQN RAF, March 1941.

They are in a camouflage scheme of Light Earth/ Dark Earth/ Light Mediterranean Blue.

Both are in the "B" pattern.

In the upload queue

[Blood_Hawk23]

Very nice!!

[blohmundvoss]

Very nice!!

What he said !

[watchdog22]

A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Skins - British

Description: These are two repaints for Thicko's great Bristol Blenheim Mk. I and IV-1. They represent RAF aircraft used during the Greek Campaign, and are in the colors of RAF 113 and 211 squadrons.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Blenheims_Greece.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

[Rami]

Watchdog,

I can't express how much I appreciate this, because skylane, myself, and others have all expressed the "extras" that come in a campaign from having actual representative aircraft, such as Morton's Hurricane skins, these, and the Gladiators that Smashing Time is working on.

If I may so humbly request, is there any way that you can do skins for RAF 30 and 84 Squadron? All four (30, 84, 113, and 211) were involved in the Greek theatre.

And most importantly, thank you for these! :ernae:

P.S. - I am still waiting for your e-mail, Tony. That way I can send you the campaign for beta testing!

[watchdog22]

Hi Rami, if you can let me know the squadron codes of 30 and 84 Squadrons and whether they are MKI or IV, maybe some serials. It will be no problem as I have the basic templates done. I thought I'd sent my email but Í'll PM you straight away. I was wondering if something had gone astray.

Happy St Patricks Day!!

43 years ago today I flew out of Sydney Airport for my tour of Vietnam, seems a lifetime ago and just yesterday at the same time

[Rami]

Tony,

This is something I can definitely provide for you. Here are two wonderful resources that I use for information on the RAF...

Here is the first one: http://www.rafweb.org/Org-index.htm#Squadrons

On this page, you will see "Squadrons," and by clicking on any one of the links, you will see RAF Squadrons listed in groupings of five. Each Squadron will have their Squadron letters listed, including any changes over time.

As far as types, I have another resource for that: http://www.historyofwar.org/subject_RAF_units.html

This should give you the information you'd need, I imagine.

As far as specific serials, give me a couple of hours on that one.

[Rami]

Tony,

RAF 11 Squadron was there as well. Here are some serial numbers...

RAF 11 Squadron: N3579
RAF 11 Squadron: N3580
RAF 11 Squadron: T2166
RAF 11 Squadron: L3581
RAF 30 Squadron: K7100
RAF 30 Squadron: K7103
RAF 30 Squadron: K7104
RAF 30 Squadron: L1166
RAF 30 Squadron: L8446
RAF 30 Squadron: K7177
RAF 30 Squadron: K7105
RAF 30 Squadron: L8443
RAF 30 Squadron: L6677
RAF 30 Squadron: K7095 (Blenheim IF)
RAF 30 Squadron: L8462 (Blenheim IF)
RAF 30 Squadron: T2427
RAF 84 Squadron: L1389
RAF 84 Squadron: L1390
RAF 84 Squadron: L1391
RAF 84 Squadron: L1392
RAF 84 Squadron: L1393
RAF 84 Squadron: L1387
RAF 84 Squadron: L1536
RAF 84 Squadron: L1385
RAF 84 Squadron: L6662
RAF 84 Squadron: L8471
RAF 84 Squadron: L8374
RAF 84 Squadron: L4818
RAF 84 Squadron: L8455
RAF 84 Squadron: L8457
RAF 84 Squadron: L1381

[watchdog22]

OOPS! I inadvertently placed unfinished textures into the Blenheim MKI texture folder,

The quick fix is to copy and paste the wing and nacelle textures from the Blenheim MKIV-I into the Blenheim MKI texture folder.

Sorry Guys.

Can this be corrected or should I upload a fix?

I have the 30 SQN MKI-F just about done, I found a profile on Wings Palette.

[Rami]

Tony,

You should be able to add your own fix and modify your upload. If you can't, upload the fix, and I will add it to the original package. And that's great news about the Blenheim IF repaint!

[watchdog22]

I am uploading the 30 and 84 SQN Blenheims and the fix for the Blenheim MKI.

I am trying to get more information on the 11 SQN plane and will also do a Greek AF Blenheim I

[Rami]

Watchdog,

Thanks, I included the fix and combined the two packages, that way it will be less us users will have to download for the Greek campaign. I can do the same for others that you will do. This is outstanding work, and very well appreciated.

The download link is the same! :salute:

[Discus]

I am uploading the 30 and 84 SQN Blenheims and the fix for the Blenheim MKI.

I am trying to get more information on the 11 SQN plane and will also do a Greek AF Blenheim I

Thanks Watchdog!!

[watchdog22]

I have finished the 11 Sqn MKIV-I and the Greek RHAF MKIV and will upload soon. If anyone has any requests for repaints let me know. I'm looking at Romanian, Yugoslav and Croatian Blenheims but they all seem to have the "A" Scheme so some work will be needed to reverse the pattern.

[Rami]

Tony,

For the non-RAF skinned Blenheims, I will make sure that those are in a separate package. It will be less confusing that way! :salute:

UPDATE: The five RAF Blenheim repaints are in one package, and the Greek repaint for the Blenheim is in a separate package. Would you like the Romanian, Croatian, and Yugoslavian Blenheims in that package as well with the Greek Blenheim?

And by the way...if you REALLY want to get into the weird, the Royal Yugoslav Air Force purchased Dornier Do-17Ks from Germany, Sm-79s from Italy, as well as early-mark Messerschmitt Bf-109e models AND Hawker Hurricane Mk. I models.

Accordingly, you had Bf-109s from opposing sides fighting one another over Belgrade, AND Hurricanes were fighting alongside the Yugoslav Bf-109s!

[watchdog22]

A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Skins - Other

Description: This is a Greek texture for Thicko's great Blenheim. This texture are for the Greek Campaign. I have only included those that I have repainted so you will need the original texture folder and allow mine to overwrite them.

Blenheim IV - Royal Hellenic Air Force

This texture is freeware with conditions.

Use at your own discretion.

Watchdog 22

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Balkans_Blenheim_repaints.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

[kelticheart]

WD22,

let me



to these magnificent repaints!

Thank you!

Cheers!
KH :ernae:

[thicko]

They look great, Tony!
Cheers to you all
Thicko

[watchdog22]

Thanks for giving us the beautiful canvases to paint on :salute:

[Rami]

Watchdog,

Any news on the "A" pattern series repaints?

[watchdog22]

Hi Rami,

I've just returned from what turned into a second honeymoon. I've only been able to briefly check in as I've had other stuff on my mind. Last night I finished one of the Yugoslav dark earth, dark green and sky skins as well as the Romanian one. I will finish the other Yugoslav one tonight and upload. Sorry for keeping you waiting but I think you'll understand!

[Rami]

Hi Rami,

I've just returned from what turned into a second honeymoon. I've only been able to briefly check in as I've had other stuff on my mind. Last night I finished one of the Yugoslav dark earth, dark green and sky skins as well as the Romanian one. I will finish the other Yugoslav one tonight and upload. Sorry for keeping you waiting but I think you'll understand!

Tony,

Congratulations! I had not idea, my apologies. Take all the time you need, I can release Phase I with the British skins.

[watchdog22]

I have done the 3 skins, 2 Yugoslav and 1 Romanian and have uploaded. Are there any other skins needed? A Greek MKI would only take minutes to do.

[Rami]

Tony,

Sure, why not? It would be a nice way to round out the bunch.

[watchdog22]

Done. Will upload.